APC clears 33 Rivers assembly aspirants and disqualifies 65
The All Progressives Congress has completed its screening exercise for Rivers State House of Assembly aspirants. The committee cleared 33 aspirants, including all 29 incumbent lawmakers aligned with Nyesom Wike, while 65 others were disqualified. The screening exercise concluded on May 10, 2026, and the committee commended the cooperation of aspirants, party officials, and security personnel. Reasons for disqualification ranged from documentation issues to attempted inducement.
Key takeaways
- The APC screening committee cleared 33 aspirants and disqualified 65 others for the Rivers State House of Assembly.
- All 29 incumbent lawmakers aligned with Nyesom Wike were cleared to participate in the party primaries.
- The screening exercise concluded on May 10, 2026, with the committee praising the conduct of all involved.
- Disqualification reasons included incomplete documentation, unsworn affidavits, invalid nominators, and attempted bribery.
- Martin Amaewhule, the House Speaker, picked the nomination form for the House of Representatives.
